Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul targetted by Lazio

KAB TO ROME?: Younes Kaboul could be swapping N17 for Rome if Lazio get their way [GETTY ]

Reports coming out of Italy suggest the Frenchman is on a shortlist of defenders being assessed by the Serie A side.

Kaboul, 28, is apparently valued at around £6m by Spurs and Lazio are reluctant to pay that price for a defender of his age who is susceptible to injury.

However the Romans are happy to wait until nearer the end of August when the north London club may lower their asking price depending on their activity in the transfer window.

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bolster his defence as Spurs had the most generous back line in the Premier League top six last season, conceding 51 goals, and has already signed youngster Eric Dier from Sporting Lisbon.

“Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bolster his defence as Spurs had the most generous back line in the Premier League top six last season”

Spurs are also reportedly interested in Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio, if that deal goes through it could open the door for Kaboul to leave for Italy.

Meanwhile the Lillywhites are said to be in contract talks with representatives of former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o who was released at the end of last season.

The 33-year-old Cameroonian wants one more season at the top level of European football and woud prefere to remain in the Premier League.